What is the antipode of Popayán, Colombia?

The antipode of Popayán, Colombia (2.43823°, -76.61316°) is located near Jambi City, Indonesia (-1.6°, 103.61667°). The antipodal distance is approximately 96.15 km.

What is on the opposite side of the world from Popayán?

On the exact opposite side of the Earth from Popayán, Colombia, you would find a point in the ocean or land near Jambi City, Indonesia. This is calculated by inverting the latitude and adding/subtracting 180° from the longitude.

Antipode of Popayán, Colombia – Opposite Side of Earth

About the Antipode of Popayán

An antipode is the point on Earth's surface that is diametrically opposite to a given location. For Popayán, Colombia (population: 318,059), located at coordinates 2.4382°, -76.6132°, the antipodal point falls near Jambi City, Indonesia (population: 606,200).

How is the Antipode Calculated?

To find the antipode of any location:

Latitude: Invert the sign (2.4382° becomes -2.4382°)
Longitude: Add or subtract 180° (-76.6132° becomes 103.6167°)

The exact antipodal coordinates for Popayán are -2.4382°, 103.3868°.

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